Average rent in Buninyong, VIC2026

Buninyong sits in the Ballarat local government area, 97km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 7,261 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $330/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 14% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$330/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,261

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Melbourne
97 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Ballarat

Renting in Buninyong

Buninyong sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $330/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 84% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 14% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (95%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 42 and a population of around 7,261. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 10% of residents were born overseas. 97km from Melbourne, Buninyong is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Buninyong?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Buninyong, VIC was $330. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Buninyong rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Buninyong came in at $330 — 9% below. Buninyong sits 97km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Buninyong have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Buninyong's $330/week (ABS 2021): Flemington, Kings Park (Vic.), St Albans - South. On the higher end, you've got Noble Park - East, Broadmeadows, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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